Puffin - Skomer Island, Wales

Skomer Island, is off the coast of Pembrokeshire in Wales. The island plays host to some 25,000 breeding puffins, the largest colony in southern Britain.
Skomer also supports the largest breeding population of Manx Shearwaters, together with a variety of other seabirds, and absolutely worth a visit.

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Thibaud Aronson

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Incredible! Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great shot Claire. And to think that that beautiful beak is shed Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
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  Amazing isn't it, I would love to see them in their non-breeding colours though. Posted 2 years ago

The Atlantic Puffin

The Atlantic Puffin is a seabird species in the auk family. It is a pelagic bird that feeds primarily by diving for fish, but also eats other sea creatures, such as squid and crustaceans. Its most obvious characteristic during the breeding season is its brightly coloured bill. Also known as the Common Puffin, it is the only puffin species which is found in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies

Species identified by Claire Hamilton